Where to Find Fluorite in Kentucky
Kentucky has 11 mapped collecting spots that report fluorite, spread across 7 counties. The largest share sits in Caldwell County County with 2 spots. 11 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 11 fluorite collecting spots in Kentucky
Best counties for fluorite in Kentucky
Ranked by the number of mapped fluorite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Caldwell County2 spots
- Crittenden County2 spots
- Livingston County2 spots
- Woodford County2 spots
- Boyle County1 spot
- Lincoln County1 spot
- Owen County1 spot
Every fluorite spot we track in Kentucky
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell QuarryStanford Road | Boyle County | 37.6262, -84.7464 | Public | |
| Crider | Caldwell County | 37.1949, -87.9712 | Public | |
| Princeton | Caldwell County | 37.0919, -87.8451 | Public | |
| Big Four FaultKY 297 | Crittenden County |
| 37.3497, -88.1926 | Public |
| Crittenden CountyIrma White Road | Crittenden County | 37.3677, -88.1750 | Public | |
| Lincoln CountyNorth Fishing Creek Road | Lincoln County | 37.3433, -84.6821 | Public | |
| BirdsvilleBizzel Bluff Road | Livingston County | 37.2012, -88.3728 | Public | |
| CarrsvilleTolu Road | Livingston County | 37.3959, -88.3528 | Public | |
| GratzKY 355 | Owen County | 38.4772, -84.9605 | Public | |
| Kentucky River BendMundys Landing Road | Woodford County | 37.8473, -84.7663 | Public | |
| TroyMundys Landing Road | Woodford County | 37.8515, -84.7664 | Public |
Before you go
Read the fluorite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Fluorite in the encyclopedia.
Fluorite in Kentucky FAQ
Where can you find fluorite in Kentucky?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Caldwell County County, Crittenden County County, and Livingston County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many fluorite spots are mapped in Kentucky?+
11 spots across 7 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect fluorite in Kentucky?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 11 of the 11 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt fluorite in Kentucky with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
